8 Dimensions of Wellness Self-Assessment
Wellness is not just your physical or mental health; it is a holistic experience of your life. The
key to being well is honoring the role each of these dimensions play in your life and working to
develop them.
Using this chart, mark from 1-10 (1 meaning “needs a lot of work” and 10 being “perfect”)
where you think you stand in each of these categories. Use your gut reaction, trying not to
overthink it. Draw a dark line and color below the line in each category, you can then check your
progress as you like.
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1. Emotional Dimension
Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships.
Beginning score: __________
Focus areas (aspect of this dimension you may choose to develop):
o Understanding and respecting your feelings, values, and attitudes
o Feeling positive and enthusiastic about your life
o Engaging in leisure activities that maintain or improve emotional health such
as activating the senses with music, watching your favorite movie, and so
on…
o Feel confident in handling life challenges
o Making healthy choices that support my long-term goals
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Plan of action:
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2. Financial Dimension
Satisfaction with current and future financial situations
Beginning score: __________
Focus areas:
o Creating a budget
o Start a savings account
o Cut back or limit unnecessary expenses
o Donate to a meaningful charity
o Make informed financial decisions
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Plan of action:
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3. Social Dimension
Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system
Beginning Score: _________
Focus areas:
o Maintaining health relationships with family and/or friends
o Developing friendships and intimate relations
o Caring about others and letting others care about you
o Contribute to your community
o Join a club or organization
o Using good communication skills
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Plan of action:
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4. Spiritual Dimension
Expanding our sense of purpose and meaning in life
Beginning Score: __________
Focus areas:
o Finding purpose, value, or meaning in your life with or without organized
religion
o Participating in activities that are consistent with your beliefs and values such
as meditation, spending time in nature, prayer, self-reflection, etc.
o Create a quiet space for solitude and contemplation
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o _________________________________________________
Plan of action:
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5. Occupational Dimension
Personal satisfaction and enrichment derived from one’s work
Beginning Score: _________
Focus areas:
o Contributing your unique gifts, skills, and talents to work that is personally
meaningful and rewarding
o Balancing study time and leisure activities
o Managing stress with work
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Plan of action:
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6. Physical Dimension
Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep and nutrition
Beginning Score: _________
Focus areas:
o Caring for your body to stay healthy now and in the future
o Exercising regularly
o Eating according to a well-balanced diet
o Create a healthy sleep pattern
o _________________________________________________
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Plan of action:
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7. Intellectual Dimension
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills
Beginning Score: __________
Focus areas:
o Responding positively to intellectual challenges
o Develop effective studying skills
o Actively engaging in classes
o Expanding knowledge and skills
o Participate in activities that cultivate mental growth such as reading, solving
puzzles, learning how to play a musical instrument, etc.
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Plan of action:
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8. Environmental Dimension
Good health by occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support well-being
Beginning score: ____________
Focus areas:
o Understanding how your social, natural, and built environments affect your
health and well-being
o Being aware of the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment
o Feel safe in your environment
o Participate in activities that manage environmental wellness such as recycling,
planting a personal or community garden, avoid littering, etc.
o _________________________________________________
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Plan of action:
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Your Top Three
Identify the top three dimensions of wellness you need to boost and describe what changes you will make to
improve and maintain them. Check your progress three months from now, then again three months after that to see
what has changed and the work you still have to do.
Dimensions: Social, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, financial, and environmental
Dimension:
How will I boost and
maintain this dimension of
wellness?
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Dimension:
How will I boost and
maintain this dimension of
wellness?
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Dimension:
How will I boost and
maintain this dimension of
wellness?
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